Photo gallery: the Church of the Tomb of Mary
In the Garden of Gethsemane, close to the Church of All Nations, there is another slightly hidden site: the Church of the Tomb of Mary. Several Christian traditions talk about the death or dormition of Virgin Mary, but all coincide to say that she was taken, body and...
Saint Mary Magdalene’s Church, a hidden jewel in the Mount of Olives
Once the green metal door opens and a nun dressed in black lets you in, you find yourself in front of a stone staircase surrounded by tall trees, green bushes and blue, orange and pink flowers. This unexpected spring oasis in the middle of the Mount of Olives is the...
Fire in the forest near Saxum controlled
Yesterday morning, Wednesday June 9, a forest fire broke out in Mount Har Haruah, an area close to Saxum. Around midday, the nearby villages were partially evacuated as a cautionary measure. Meanwhile, the firefighters and other emergency services continued working to...